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YHA Cambridge

97 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DN, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
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YHA Cambridge
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WiFi Family rooms Restaurant Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests 24-hour front desk

About this property

Just a 5-minute walk from Cambridge Railway Station, the YHA has a café-bar and games room. The historical centre and Cambridge University Colleges are a 15-minute walk away.

Refurbished in 2014, the YHA Cambridge Hostel offers dormitory bedrooms with shared bathroom facilities. Some rooms benefit from en-suite bathrooms. The majority of rooms contain bunk beds. WiFi is accessible in public areas.

The licensed café-bar serves hearty evening meals and light snacks. The YHA bar offers bottled beers and fresh coffees, and there is also a kitchen for self-catering guests.

Set in a Victorian town house, the YHA Cambridge is a 15-minute walk from the Grand Arcade Shopping Centre. The University Botanic Garden is a 5-minute walk, and the Clifton Leisure Complex is half a mile away.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

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Languages spoken

Lithuanian Italian French Persian Spanish English German

Availability

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Couples particularly like this property — they rated it 8.2 for a two-person trip.

House rules

Please note that this property does not accept group bookings for 16 people or more.

Stays exceeding 14 consecutive nights at this property will not be allowed.

Please note that all adult guests need to provide a valid ID with a matching name and address at check-in.

Please note discounts are not available for members of YHA (England and Wales) or Hostelling International as part of this booking.

Towels are not included in the rate. Guests can rent them at the property for an additional charge or bring their own.

Please contact the property to confirm the availability of accessible rooms before booking.

Smoking

Not allowed

Pets

Pets are not allowed

Children

Children of all ages are welcome.

Groups

When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Accepted payment methods

Credit card CVC required

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Legal information

This property is managed by YHA Cambridge.

Located in Cambridge, United Kingdom.

FAQs about YHA Cambridge

Unfortunately, pets are not allowed at this property.
YHA Cambridge is 1.4 km from the center of Cambridge.
Room options at YHA Cambridge include:
  • 2 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
  • 4 Bed Double Private Room
  • 4 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
  • 5 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
  • 4 Bed Private Room Ensuite
  • 6 Bed Private Room Shared Bathroom
  • Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
  • Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom
Yes, couples have rated this property 8.2 for a two-person trip.

Guest reviews

8.5

Very good

1429 reviews

F

Fidel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Today
8.0
+ The staff are super friendly and very supportive. The facilities (Kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, etc) are clean and comfortable considering the fact that these are shared communal spaces. Overall, I'll say it's good value for money and worth every penny. The staff are super friendly and very supportive. The facilities (Kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, etc) are clean and com...
- There was really nothing I didn't like during my stay. But be prepared to tolerate people from different cultural backgrounds. But really liked the experience of sharing a space/room with people representing different cultures across the continents. There was really nothing I didn't like during my stay. But be prepared to tolerate people from different cultural bac...

solo traveller · Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

J

Janet

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Yesterday
9.0
+ The bedding The bedding
- Nothing Nothing

solo traveller · Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom

Facilities of YHA Cambridge

Non-smoking rooms Facilities for disabled guests Restaurant Internet services Family rooms 24-hour front desk Bar

Wellness

  • Sun umbrellas

Food & Drink

  • Coffee house on site
  • Wine/champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized

Internet

  • Internet services

Parking

  • Shared kitchen

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • 24-hour front desk

Cleaning Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry

Business Facilities

  • Fax/photocopying

Safety & Security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access

General

  • Pet bowls
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Emergency cord in bathroom
  • Lower bathroom sink
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Activities

  • Live sport events (broadcast)
  • Walking tours

Health & Safety

  • First aid kit available

Transportation

  • Board games/puzzles

Other

  • Cashless payment available
  • Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays

Guest reviews for YHA Cambridge

8.5

Very good

1429 reviews

All reviews verified

Categories

Staff 9.2
Facilities 8.2
Cleanliness 8.5
Comfort 8.3
Value for money 8.6
Location 9.0
Free Wifi 8.2

Score distribution

Superb
667
Good
581
Okay
107
Poor
31
Very poor
43

Scores by traveler type

Families 8.3
Business travelers 8.6
With friends 8.7
Couples 8.2
Solo travelers 8.5

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Guest reviews

F

Fidel

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

8.0
Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Bunk Bed in Male Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Today solo traveller
+ The staff are super friendly and very supportive. The facilities (Kitchen, bathrooms, toilets, etc) are clean and comfortable considering the fact that these are shared communal spaces. Overall, I'll say it's good value for money and worth every penny.
− There was really nothing I didn't like during my stay. But be prepared to tolerate people from different cultural backgrounds. But really liked the experience of sharing a space/room with people representing different cultures across the continents.
J

Janet

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Yesterday solo traveller
+ The bedding
− Nothing
J

Janet

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Yesterday solo traveller
+ The room, bathroom
− Nothing
K

Karen

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom Bunk Bed in Female Dormitory Room with Shared Bathroom 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Great staff. Four beds to room
1 found this helpful
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Alistair

🇬🇧 United Kingdom

9.0
Single Private Room Shared Bathroom Single Private Room Shared Bathroom 3 weeks ago solo traveller
+ Very welcoming , helpful and clean . The options for breakfast were good
− N/a